Terence Wood
@terencewood
Finance and risk professional driving compliance, analytics, and growth through data-backed decisions.
What I'm looking for
I’m a finance and risk professional focused on turning complex data into clear decisions. I currently serve as a Business Development Manager at GreenAgritech Foundation, managing full-cycle accounts payable and receivable and supporting grant program financial operations.
Previously, as a Finance Analyst Intern at Environmental Defense Fund, I evaluated climate-focused investment platforms by analyzing fee structures, operational risks, and financial reporting quality to inform vendor selection.
My background also spans fraud prevention, AML, and risk controls from my time at National Investment Bank in Accra, where I escalated complex fraud cases quickly, investigated mid- to high-risk scenarios up to $7,500, and strengthened loss-monitoring controls across retail banking transactions.
I’ve also delivered measurable outcomes in credit risk and process improvement—analyzing 10,000+ consumer credit records, uncovering card/usage/delinquency trends to improve screening accuracy by 20%, and leading value chain banking across 32+ branches to support 30% loan portfolio growth and $500k+ in new deposits.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Analyst Intern
Environmental Defense Fund
May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)
Evaluated climate-focused investment platforms by analyzing fee structures, operational risks, and financial reporting quality to support vendor selection decisions. Compared provider considerations to inform risk- and reporting-based selection criteria.
Trade Policy Intern
MSU Extension Institute
May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)
Conducted 25+ stakeholder interviews across 7 Michigan commodity sectors to assess market access and check-off program efficiency. Supported trade policy analysis within Michigan’s $100B+ food and agriculture economy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Master of Science (MSc), Information Technology Management
Pursued an MSc in Information Technology Management at North Carolina Wesleyan University.
Central University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Business Administration (Banking and Finance)
Earned a B.Sc. in Business Administration with a Banking and Finance concentration from Central University.
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